S T O R Y H O U R
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Are you home with the kids and need a little break for you and something different
for them to do? Then our story hour is the answer!
WHEN
DAYTIME STORY HOUR
meets every Wednesday and Thursday,
October through April
from 10:30AM - 11:30AM on Wednesdays, and from 1:00-2:00 on Thursdays
Our season of stories and fun begins the first week of October and ends the last week of April. Sign up usually begins in August, for the new season.
Call or stop in at the circulation desk for more details.
WHERE
We meet in the library's community room.
We sit on the floor for
the stories and move to the tables when we do the crafts and have our treats.
Sometimes we even go outside!
Once a year we go on a field trip.
WHAT
HERE'S WHAT WE DO at the daytime story hours: We start the hour with "show and tell."
We have several stories read or told to us.
Songs and games are also a part of our hour.
A craft that goes along with the
theme for the day follows the story.
Finally, the part everyone likes the best - TREATS! Mothers take turns
bringing these.
WHO
Our story hour is open to all children of the community. However because of the nature
of the programs, we do have an age limit on them.
Daytime story hour is for children ages 3-5 (2 year olds are also accepted if they turn 3 before January 1).
WHY
There are alot of reasons why you may want to make
use of our Story Hour!- This is a great way for your child to get used to coming to the library
- This is a great way to instill a
love of reading into your child.
- It gives you a break from the routine of the day!
- It gives your child a break from the routine of
the day!
- It's a way to meet new people with similar interests.
- It's a way for your child to make new friends.
- Your child gets
to check out books each week.
- You can browse the library at leisure while your child is occupied in Story Hour.
- We have a lot of fun!
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Your child will learn new skills, such as listening, following directions, respecting a "teacher", large and small motor skills (from the games and crafts).
HOW
If you would like your child to attend one of the Daytime Story Hours, please call or come to the library and let us know ahead
of time. We will never refuse a child admittance, but we do appreciate knowing at least a little bit beforehand so that we can be adequately prepared.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM?!
Every summer for 6 or 7 weeks we have a special program for children ages 3-12
which we call our "summer reading program." This program is designed to promote reading over the summer months, while giving the children something
different to do besides watching tv. The theme for the 2003 was "Laugh it Up at the Library!" This year our theme will be The Magical World of Reading.
The children earn prizes by reading books. A variety of special programs are always offered during this 6 week program.
Check here for more info! The Magical World of Reading
GARFIELD'S TOP 10 REASONS TO READ:
- Do you want to be in school forever?
- Beats brushing your dog's teeth.
- Two words: comic books
- You'll learn Tab A fits into Slot B.
- Because Mom says so.
- Gets your eyes in shape to surf the 'net.
- Unread books develop low self esteem.
- Your TV needs a rest.
- Stops your brain from turning to tapioca.
- Leads to education, good job, all the pizza you can eat!
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updated May 26, 2004 L.H.